Ruby Grill and Bistro was a nice place to eat. It has a cool atmosphere and the waitress was really nice. We got the Swedish meatballs. I really loved how they put the lingonberries in their own dish so it won't mix with the other food unless I wanted it to. They also had salt at the table which we found to be rare in Europe so I was very happy with tha read more

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So it was well into the afternoon and not quite early evening, and Jamie W. and I were a bit somnambulant and peckish after a long overnight flight to Stockholm and aimless meandering through Gamla stan. The concierge at our hotel actually lives in one of the old buildings around there and recommended this place for a bite. We were happy to get a local's recommendation and even happier when we saw the robust brunch menu on display in front. We went inside and sat near the bar where it was relatively quiet at that hour. The waitress came by and immediately said the only thing available to order was the 194 SEK Cheeseburgare. That was it despite my seeing a selection of lunch items being packed away nearby. Well, could we at least have a beer? Of course, she replied, and we each got a 67 SEK Pilsner Urquell which just hit the spot at the right time (photo: http://bit.ly/29hayWQ). I was fully expecting one of those awful fast-food-type burgers the Europeans are so infamously known for when they have to supply an ugly American menu option. The Cheeseburgare arrived, and it was pretty good, quite juicy with quite a slab of melted cheese on top. The obligatory fries accompanied it, and they weren't crisped beyond digestion. Actually they were quite tasty, and there was even a bit of cole slaw on the side (photo: http://bit.ly/291Zr1f). So at least for the one menu item they offered, they did prepare it well even though I noticed the Swedish girl at the next table returned hers three times until she was satisfied. FOOD - 3.5 stars...the cheeseburger was good even if it was the only thing you could order at that hour AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...slightly more upscale bar setting SERVICE - 2 stars...curt at first and temperatures barely climbed from there TOTAL - 3 stars...let's leave Ruby at 3 stars and let her pout a bit read more

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Place is nice but food was average at best - certainly not worth the price. I had the tuna steak which was very bland and dry around the edges. Mango and pineapple salsa was good but not enough of it for the whole tuna steak. Sweet potato gratin was probably the highlight of meal. Service was good - not the friendliest staff but polite and attentive. Not a terrible restaurant but in my opinion not worth going back to with so many amazing place to have dinner in Stockholm! read more

Not very good at all. I went during lunch and ordered the burger with fries. Serving was alright. The meat on the burger was dry and I'm pretty sure it was frozen. The bun looked like the cheapest one you can get in the supermarket. They didn't even bother grilling the bun a bit. It seemed like they were compensating for the bad meat with too much lettuce. The saddest part of all was the amount of fries I got. I counted them... 12. They served the burger with a total of 12 fries !! The only good thing about the food was the price. But I'd rather pay a bit more for better food. I hope they improve, because they have a great location there. read more

Very good restaurant. Try the deer ;) The atmosphere is nice and warm. Charming place. read more

Yummy! Came in here for lunch while I was working in Stockholm's old town. They have halumi burgers with sweet potato fries and truffle mayo. It's pretty delicious. The bun is very soft and the patty is freshly fried and warm over bed of lettuce and tomato. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

I found it. The place that beats out Wirstroms and Akkurat to secure the best burger in Stockholm. It's hands down the most authentic, tastiest, and charcoal-grilled burger (grilled on Kingsford coals!) you will eat in Sweden. The head cook is American and cooks like it and thus it was good taste of hometown comfort food. Unfortunately, it's also the most expensive burger you'll eat here. And it can get really crowded herewhich also means the service was a bit spotty. So you should definitely make reservations and prepare to make a night out of it. read more

Food was great, wait staff were friendly and ambience allowed me to have a very pleasant lunch. There are many restaurants and cafes to choose from along the cobblestones path of Old Town - I'm so glad I stumbled upon this one! M read more

Really bad service. Had brunch in the Grill last sunday, wont be coming back. No love or passion for food here. Was at the Bistro some years ago & enjoyed the food then. read more

We had dinner at Bistro Ruby and I was not disappointed. It was less crowded when we were there and the waitor was very kind. The food was good, we were pleased but not euphoric. The prices were alright and the atmosphere was pleasantly french. I can recommend it. read more

OK restaurant on a quiet street in Gamla Stan. I had the fish stew which was prepared quite nicely and had a perfect rouille on the side. My husband had the salmon with the dill creamed potatoes which were perfection. I could eat my weight in those perfect potatoes. Prices are a bit steep as in all of Sweden, but the sidewalk seating and potatoes definitely balance it all out a bit! read more

Food is okay, nothing special but the homemade ice cream was fantastic! Flavors on the night I was there were apple sorbet ( tart and delicious ) caramel a fairly common flavor but well executed, and coconut delicate and yummy! read more

We ordered the grilled pork and chicken with the sweet potatoes au gratin, spinach salad, and loaded potato. One word: DRY...make it two: DRY and EXPENSIVE. Not what you would find in Texas (I'm from there...and they seem to like it at this place!). Really displeased with the quality of the food and price. Avoid this place and try one of the many MUCH better options close by! read more

Nice Grill on a quiet street, Good food and attentive service. The burger and grilled chicken were perfectly done and very tasty after a long day of sightseeing. read more

Nice place overall but small details here and there spoil the lasting impression. Probably a 2.5 stars out of 5.

Nice selection of meat choices on the menu. I had a burger that was pretty good. Had a Sweden beer that was fun to try. In the heart of Old Town. read more

This place is a hidden gem which I stumbled across this evening while walking around the Gamlastan section of Stockholm (the old town near the Royal Palace). Cozy with great cuisine and great service it is a hidden gem specializing in seafood. It's partner restaurant next door is a steakhouse which was larger and looked equally enticing. I have to say that the caviar and shrimp appetizers with the halibut main course was incredible. Topped off with local draft beer and Absolute vodka cocktails (what else when in Sweden?) made this meal truly memorable. The servers were friendly, helpful, and very attentive (especially Louise). I could not recommend this restaurant enough to those who want wonderfully fresh seafood with a local, Swedish touch. Truly awesome! read more

I enjoyed my meal and would rate it a 5 star but was a little pricey. I would recommend it for anyone who wants a good vegetarian meal and the food came out at a decent time read more

Paris, Texas: an old favoritefilm & restaurant I was in Stockholm last night due to a sort-of last minute emergency at work. From the end of 2008, going back about 3 years from then, I came to Stockholm on a monthly or bi-monthly basis as a result of my job. I have come to really adore Stockholm, and Sweden in general, over this time period. Some of the reasons for this include the general friendliness and openness of the Swedes, plus the fact that in Stockholm all of them speak near-perfect, if not perfect, English (at least in my line of work); the cleanliness; the charming Gamla Stan (Old Town) of Stockholm, plus its many other attractive neighborhoods such as Södermalm; the clean & fresh air and water everywhere; the relative under-population; but most of all, the fact that I don't recall ever having a bad meal here. The produce is of a high quality, and they have the most amazing assortment of breads, which are all good in my book. When in Stockholm, my evening stroll through the Old Town inevitably seems to lead to one destination when I am solo: Grill Ruby. As I headed off from my hotel on foot last night, I thought about my options for the evening. I was grateful to have been given the green light to abandon my clients (who were dining in our hotel yawn), and was looking forward to a well-deserved relaxing meal after what has to be one of the most stressful 7-day periods I've had in a good few years. Although I was considering Sally's Bar, I knew deep down that my walk would end up at the door of the steakhouse-esque place that hasn't failed me so far. I had to employ some quick spy tactics as just outside of Grill Ruby I saw two of my colleagues from London. I really didnt' feel like talking shop, so I quickly did a 180° and ducked down an alley, hoping they wouldn't see me. I was successful, and eventually meandered back to my chosen destination. I am always slightly confused about the name of this place I think the official name is Grill Ruby, but on their business cards and on their own barbecue sauce bottles, it says Paris Texas, so it is a bit confusing. Plus, there is the sister restaurant Bistro Ruby next door? Anyway, I had arrived, and quickly took a seat at the bar always the best bet when you are dining alone as it means you will normally have some ongoing interaction with the staff. Getting down to bi'nuss My brilliant waitress asked me if I had been here before, and I said yes. So she quickly told me that yes, I was a 'regular' and therefore didn't mess around. She promptly asked me what cut of meat I was after, and then asked if I would like it medium rare with chili bearnaise sauce and a tomato salad on the side (2 sides are included in the price, and there are about 10 to choose from), to which I said yes. She then proceeded to recommend a glass of wine by the glass, which was a Californian Zinfandel I hadn't had before, so again, Yes, please, I responded, as she genuinely said she loved it herself. The wine arrived, and I loved it too after only the first sip. It was a Bonterra Zinfandel from Mendocino made from organic grapes and came with a host of 'green' credentials. I couldn't stop sipping it as I waited for my ribeye (my selected cut of beef). My meal arrived, and I cut off the first slice of steak. To my disappointment, it had been cooked almost well-done (a first here, as it has always come cooked as requested in the past), and I had to send it back as it wasn't even close to being medium. What I liked is that the waitress didn't bat an eyelid, said it was the kitchen's mistake, and told me I would get another, fresh salad (I was so hungry I had already almost demolished it by this point). Can't imagine that happening at some London institutions, where you would at least get an eyebrow lift or some sort of push-back from the staff before admitting that something was actually wrong. She said I would have to wait a little while, but I wasn't bothered. It came back about 10 minutes later and was perfect this time. I asked her where they source their steak from (I had never bothered to ask before), and she said that right now they are getting their steaks from Germany, but that their lamb comes from elsewhere and that sometimes they get steak from Scotland they just buy the best of what's on offer at the time. In any case, I took my time with this steak as it was really delicious and satisfying, and also took my time with my second glass of Zinfandel. As I had been so good (by not having fries or potatoes of any kind with my meat, you see), when the waitress asked me if I wanted to have a look at the dessert menu, the answer was a resounding Yes, please (again). I asked her if the pecan pie was any good, and she said it wasn't her favorite, and to go for the crème brûleé. Given her accuracy so far, I didn't object, and also didn't resist her offer of a glass of Sauternes to accompany it. The brûleé came out a little while later, and she told me to wait for a minute or read more